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Deserters from Regiments Offered Rewards in Cork and Dublin
The notice describes several soldiers, including Henry Hayman of Egerton's Regiment, a 19 year old Devon born man with grey eyes and brown hair, who left Cork old Barracks on April 36 9729. Rewards range from 40 to 49 shillings for information leading to capture, with notices to commanding officers in Cork, Clare Castle, and Dublin via Simon Sandys. Also mentioned is John Brunton, 21, London born, found in Capt. Adam Engis's company, and Daniel Curtis a tall black man from London. Continuous details specify captures and reward payments through various officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Archer
Dublin
Énashape
Soy
Gates
Eferted
Henry Hayman
William D Egerton
Regiment of Foot
Edward Browh
Devon
St. David
Adam Engis
John.Brunton
Cal
William
Nestrick
Barr
Coike
Notia
Corkest
Simon Sandys
Cobbe
Hawley
Clare Castle
Daniel Curtis
London
George Johnston